7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    24 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday, 12-3.15pm

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 31/08/2031

Actual salary

£8,610.69

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to support a happy and friendly child with identified learning needs in our Reception class. Successful candidates should be calm, patient and able to work flexibly, taking direction from the class teacher and SENCO in adapting provision.

As some of this time is over the lunch hour, the role involves supporting other midday assistants with lunchtime supervision.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Have a caring and positive disposition.
  • Have a commitment and passion to work with children.
  • Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team
  • Can communicate with parents/carers and other professionals.
  • Is able to contribute to our safe and supportive environment.
  • Have GCSE standard, or equivalent, Maths and English.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment.
  • Motivated children who are willing to learn.
  • Well-equipped and resourced classrooms.
  • Continued professional development.
  • A caring and friendly staff body.

You would be joining the school at an exciting point in its journey. Debden C of E Primary Academy is a warm, nurturing Church of England school - recently graded as ‘Good’ with some outstanding features by Ofsted - and is also a part of Great Oak Multi Academy Trust.

Further details about the role

To find out more about this exciting opportunity and our school, please visit http://www.debdenprimary.co.uk/web. School visits are welcome and can be arranged via the school office on 01799 540302.

Application forms, job description and person specification can be downloaded via the school website.

Please email your application or further queries to sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 24th September at 12pm
Interview date: Friday 27th September (am)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk

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About Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
146 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

Debden Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming school in which we are fortunate to educate kind, considerate and happy children. The school has enjoyed a period of swift and sustained development in recent years, and new teachers can expect to benefit from detailed curriculum plans, a strong collective teaching and learning ethos, and a comprehensive induction programme. Personal development is a strength of the academy, and as a church school, we maintain a strong focus on Christian values. Furthermore, we are part of the collaborative Great Oak Multi Academy Trust, meaning that there are excellent development opportunities for all of our staff.

Arranging a visit to Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk.

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